Justice, equality, secularism-India's foundational pillars: Kharge on R-Day

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended his greetings on the occasion of Indias 75th Republic Day on Friday reported news agency ANITaking to the social media platform X the Congress chief posted a video address emphasising justice equality fraternity freedom brotherhood secularism and socialism as Indias foundational pillarsI extend my good wishes to you on the 75th Republic Day It is on this day 74 years back in 1950 that our Constitution came into effect and we became a Republic breaking the chains of feudalism and colonialism Kharge saidHe said that the pillars of fundamental rights social justice and political rights ensured to every citizen by the Constitution are under attackOur Constitution was based on the values of our Bharatiya civilisation that is Nyaya Justice Maryada dignity Samata equality and Samabhaav equanimity This is the foundation for the social economic and political transformation of our country Justice equality fraternity freedom brotherhood secularism and socialism are Indias foundational pillars The Constitution ensured fundamental rights social justice and political rights to every citizen Today these pillars are under attack from the government itself the Congress chief saidHe said The founding fathers of our Constitution Pandit Nehru Babasaheb Ambedkar Sardar Patel Babu Rajendra Prasad Maulana Azad and other giants of the Constituent Assembly would not have imagined that the Constitution would face such challengesToday the fundamental and basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution to every Indian are slowly being encroached upon and being eroded We the people of India who gave this Constitution to ourselves included Dalits Tribals Women Farmers and Labourers Today they are facing assault by the government which is using emotional issues to divert attention and hide the Truth from citizens Kharge addedHe said that the Congress party has resolved to fight for the protection of the Constitution democracy and NyayThe five pillars of Nyay Yuva Nyay Bhagidari Nyay Nari Nyay Kisan Nyay and Shram Nyay will empower everyone and protect their rights Today on Republic Day let us all come together and make a pledge and join this mission of NYAY Only then will we be able to secure the future of our youth This will be the victory of our Constitution This will be the victory of India Once again many good wishes on Republic Day Jai Hind he said in the nearly fiveandahalfminute videoMeanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings on the occasion of the 75th Republic DayBest wishes on the special occasion of the 75th Republic Day Jai Hind PM Modi posted on XThe Republic Day parade will commence at 1030 am in the national capital and run for approximately 90 minutesPresident Droupadi Murmu will lead the country in the grand celebrations of its journey of Amrit Kaal that began post the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations to commemorate 75 years of the countrys independence reported ANIWith inputs from ANI